Michigan

Thursday, January 13, 1994

An arctic high pressure system dropped the mercury to extremely low temperatures for a week. The temperatures caused water and sewer pipes to burst across the state. The ruptured pipes flooded and froze homes and businesses with ice and sewage slush, racking up $50 million in damage. The coldest recorded temperature: Negative 53 near Amasa.

Michigan Prepares! When an emergency happens, your safety and the safety of your family may depend on decisions made in a few seconds. Creating a plan and talking about it ahead of time can make all the difference. Michigan's preparedness website contains a wide variety of information to help individuals and families develop an emergency plan. In addition, the website contains valuable information about natural disasters, chemical or biological emergencies, and much more. Make sure you and your family are prepared.

Citizen Corps

Get Involved in Preparing your Community. Citizen Corps, Homeland Security's grassroots effort, localizes preparedness messages and provides opportunities for citizens to get emergency response training; participate in community exercises; and volunteer to support local first responders. To learn more and to get involved, contact your nearest Citizen Corps Council by visiting www.citizencorps.gov.